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Gunnison

Utah · 3,509 residents · 4.79 sq mi
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Gunnison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,786. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,509
+47%since 2000
from 2,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Gunnison
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,786
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,097
−31%since 2000
from $14,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(2,070)
Black1.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(170)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(553)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,716)
Black3.2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(496)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(292)
Diversity Score51.3%(1,799)
Diversity Score
51
+122%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
Female
21.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison, Utah?

Gunnison, Utah has about 3,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunnison, Utah?

The typical household in Gunnison, Utah earns about $66,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunnison, Utah expensive?

In Gunnison, Utah, the median home is worth about $210,100, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison, Utah?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gunnison, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunnison, Utah?

About 19.1% of people in Gunnison, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunnison, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunnison, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,211 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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